Chapters of the Bible

David expresses intense spiritual thirst in the wilderness. He seeks God early, valuing God's love more than life itself, and clings to God's hand.

David prays for God to guard him from the conspiracies of the wicked. He trusts God to strike down his enemies with their own malicious words.

A hymn of praise for God's provision. The psalm celebrates God forgiving sins, answering prayers, and blessing the earth with rain and rich harvests.

A national song of thanksgiving. The psalm calls all the earth to praise God for His mighty works and for answering the prayers of the faithful.

A prayer for God's blessing and mercy, so that all nations may recognize God's saving power. It envisions global rejoicing as God rules the earth justly.

A military song celebrating God's triumph. The psalm recounts God leading His people from Sinai and establishing His dwelling place in Zion.

David cries out in deep distress, feeling overwhelmed by floodwaters and shame. He pleads for God to rescue him from his enemies' hatred and slander.

A short, urgent prayer asking God to hurry and save him. David seeks refuge and asks for the humiliation of those who seek his ruin.

A prayer for the elderly. David seeks protection in old age and prays for God to continue being his strength and deliverer, especially when weakened.

A royal psalm praying for the Messiah-King. The King will judge the poor, crush oppressors, and rule with justice, establishing global peace and abundance.

Asaph struggles with the prosperity of the wicked. He finds his perspective restored only when he enters God's sanctuary and realizes the wicked's slippery path.

A lament over the destruction of the Temple. The Psalmist asks why God has forgotten His people and calls on God to remember His covenant and His power over the sea.